University of Glasgow: School of Social and Environmental Sustainability

The University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Environmental Sustainability is located in south-west Scotland, surrounded by rich natural landscapes. This setting provides an ideal base for outdoor learning, fieldwork and research into global challenges. Our international campus is home to a close-knit community of students and staff from over 40 countries. Dumfries Campus is the perfect setting to give you an incredible student experience.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world, and the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability provides the opportunity for students to learn from experts across a variety of different subjects to develop an understanding of how to address real world problems.

Postgraduate taught degrees

We offer masters programmes in four key areas: Environment & Sustainability, Tourism, Education and Sustainable Development. Our programmes are professionally oriented and include practical experience as well as a solid academic background.

• Ecology and Environmental Monitoring, MSc
• End of Life Studies, MSc (Online Distance Learning)
• Enhanced Practice in Education, MSc
• Environment, Culture & Communication, MLitt
• Environmental Risk Management, MSc
• Management & Sustainable Tourism, MSc
• Marine & Coastal Management, MSc
• PGDE (Primary)
• Sustainable Tourism & Global Challenges, MSc
• Tourism & Heritage, MSc

Find out about career opportunities that you can go into following your studies.

Postgraduate research opportunities

The School supports a growing community of research students (MPhil and PhD) in Dumfries and further afield. Our team of research-led academic staff supports and supervises a wide range of interdisciplinary research areas.

•  Ageing
• Climate change adaptation
• Coastal systems
• Digital and information literacy
• Health care
• Hydro-meteorological hazards
• Land management
• Learner motivation
• Learning for sustainability
• Science of reading
• Second language acquisition
• Smart cities, decision support systems and the future of tourism
• Social policy
• Sustainable tourism and ecotourism
• Tourism as engine for sustainable development

Student experience

Friendly residences and small class sizes will help you to get to know students and staff from all disciplines. Our dedicated postgraduate hub on campus in Maxwell House provides social and study space for all postgraduate students.

Hear from our students, their experience and why they choose to study at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, Dumfries campus.

The Dumfries Campus is set in 85 acres of leafy parkland with stunning views to the Solway estuary and hills, proximity to hiking and cycling trails, rivers and lochs, and a walk or short bus ride to the historic town centre. With excellent transport links, the rest of the United Kingdom is within easy reach; Glasgow and Edinburgh are just under two hours away, while Carlisle is under an hour.

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Sustainable Development Goals

The University of Glasgow is committed to contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our postgraduate programmes will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make a meaningful impact on our global society. As part of our postgraduate community, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the most pressing global challenges facing humanity and the natural world.

For more information

dumfries-admin@glasgow.ac.uk
glasgow.ac.uk/socialenvironment